![]() ![]() The powerful 1,298cc in-line four is as smooth as ever, and the ES (electronic suspension) model gets LED cornering lights.Īnd the winner is… Triumph Bonneville T120 Each has a marvelous 1,215cc in-line triple at its heart and scads of comfort and performance.įourteen years of refinement, a new sixth gear and assist-and-slipper clutch have led to a much better all-around FJR1300. Three of Triumph’s next-gen 2016 Tiger Explorers focus on street riding (XR, XRx and XRt) and two are setup for off-road adventure (XCx and XCa). Suzuki’s new sportbike for grown-ups-in standard, ABS and fully faired versions-offers a 999cc in-line four with a broad spread of torque in an aluminum twin-spar frame, stylish minimalist bodywork and an upright, civilized riding position. Add that to a taut chassis, responsive suspension and upright seating, and the fun factor is through the roof. We’ve ridden the 998cc parallel twin with its long-travel suspension and 21-inch front wheel, and think Honda nailed it.įor 2016, the lively 690 Duke single gets a big refresh, with a bigger, wider powerband, less vibration and better throttle response. The Africa Twin is designed to be just as capable off the road as on it, hence the “CRF” designation from Honda’s dirt bikes. ![]() The winner is the one motorcycle we think succeeds best at its intent and lengthens the list of history’s truly great motorcycles.īeefed up for adventure with a 7.9-gallon fuel tank, skid plate, spoked wheels (including a 19-inch front) and longer suspension travel, the 1,198cc Multistrada Enduro DVT V-twin is more capable off-road and for long distances.Ī favorite for long-distance touring thanks to its aerodynamic, frame-mounted “sharknose” fairing, the Road Glide Ultra benefits from Project Rushmore upgrades and precision liquid cooling in its Twin-Cooled High Output Twin Cam 103 V-twin. As always, Rider chose the Motorcycle of the Year from the list of all new or significantly changed motorcycles designated as 2016 models, some of which are included in The Contenders section that starts to the right. Picking one of these bikes for our top honor is never an easy task, and this year was the most difficult in a long time. Several existing models were joined by or replaced with upgraded siblings that fill gaps in feature sets, too, like the now truly dirt-worthy Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro, a Yamaha FJR1300 sport tourer with a sixth gear and the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra with liquid cooling and a new, more functional sharknose fairing. Retro machines that are ripe for customization are trending this year, followed quite closely by bikes with rugged adventure styling and features. Very few were dropped, too, creating an unparalleled selection of new bikes from which to choose. Despite a shaky global economy, for the 2016 model year the world’s motorcycle manufacturers added more than 70 new models to the U.S.
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